Consultant Paediatric Neuroradiologist: Sponsorship Available

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

This is a full-time post and the post holder will be part of the diagnostic neuroradiology team, part of the Department of Radiology, in the CCS Directorate. This is a 10 PAs per week substantive position. There is an on-call commitment, currently of 1 in 6.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a team of six neuroradiologists who provide a high end complex diagnostic neuroradiology service for the Trust and the region, and will be expected to have all the skills required to perform the core aspects of this service.

2. The core clinical activity of the post will be the preparation of reports on the neuroradiological examinations performed within the Trust as well as providing second opinions on such cases referred to the Neuroradiology service from outside the Trust. Another key aspect of the service will be covering the intraoperative MRI service.

3. The post holder will be required to work closely with neuroradiological colleagues to provide timely and accurate reports, taking personal responsibility to maximise the diagnostic efficiency and quality of neuroradiological examinations through supervision of neuroimaging, guidance, advice and training of all related medical and non-medical staff. The appointee will be expected to supervise and train the junior medical staff during their DCC sessions.

4. The position will involve CT and MRI Neuro reporting sessions (with a job plan of 8.0 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) PAs and 2.0 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) PAs.

5. There is a system of internal cover which operates in the department and the internal cover sessions will involve the same modalities as the other designated DCC sessions.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential

  • Always welcoming
  • Always helpful
  • Always expert
  • Always one team
  • Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion challenges with demonstrable contribution to advancing these aspects in the workplace

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential

  • GMC specialist registration with a Licence to Practice (obtained by designated start date)
  • FRCR or equivalent
  • CCT/CCST in Radiology (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent training and experience (eligible for Portfolio Pathway – previously known as CESR)
  • Fellowship in Neuroradiology/Paediatric Neuroradiology

Desirable

  • Higher degree – PhD, MD or equivalent
  • Formal teaching qualification
  • Leadership qualification

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive experience in Paediatric Neuroradiology
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary team meetings
  • Published research in peer reviewed journals in relevant area
  • Awareness of the importance of Clinical Governance through experience of participating in quality or safety improvement projects

Desirable

  • Experience of leading in Clinical Audit processes
  • Experience of clinical leadership or management

Skills/Abilities

Essential

  • High level written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • Presentation skills
  • Understanding and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/organisational context
  • Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills
  • Ability to work on own initiative within an ever changing environment.
  • Leadership skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 24 September 2026

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